After some exchange, Yuan Ming's suspicion towards Xia Jie lessened a bit, but his guard remained unlowered.

"Fellow Daoist Xia, Yuan learned from some hidden classics on the Yunhuang Continent that the Overseas World is rich in spiritual energy, abundant in resources, and far surpasses the Yunhuang Continent. Why would Fellow Daoist Xia come here?" Yuan Ming probed.

"The spiritual energy in the Overseas World is indeed abundant, incomparable to the Yunhuang Continent. As for my coming here, it's because of a battle with a formidable enemy in the Void Turbulence thousands of years ago, which led to my accidental arrival," Xia Jie reflected with a hint of reminiscence and sighed.

Yuan Ming maintained a calm facade, but inside he couldn't help but shiver. Xia Jie was able to fight someone in the Void Turbulence, and with his cultivation almost destroyed, he still possessed the divine powers he had just demonstrated. How powerful he must have been at his peak, definitely far exceeding realms like Returning Void and Word Witch.

"Could it be because Fellow Daoist Xia was gravely injured that the Stealing Heaven Tripod slipped out of your hands and fell to Kato?" Yuan Ming inquired further.

"No, due to the great battle back then, my Divine Soul nearly collapsed. The Stealing Heaven Tripod was useless in my hands. As a divine treasure of incredible mystical powers, it shouldn't be tarnished with me. It was my decision to release it," Xia Jie explained.

Yuan Ming asked calmly, yet he was quite surprised inside. He had thought that Xia Jie's appearance was to scheme for the Stealing Heaven Tripod, but hearing this, could he have been mistaken?

"Counting from my possession, Yuan, you should be the thirteenth master of the Stealing Heaven Tripod," Xia Jie counted on his fingers and said.

"Thirteen masters! With the Stealing Heaven Tripod being so profound and mysterious, having had so many owners, why is its great name not widely known on the Yunhuang Continent?" Yuan Ming wondered.

"The divine powers of the Stealing Heaven Tripod are too astonishing. Anyone who has used it, who would spread the word?" Xia Jie chuckled. To report errors, please visit the original post on *.

Upon slight contemplation, Yuan Ming realized that this was indeed the case. Anyone with a sound mind who gained such a treasure would definitely hide it; he did the same.

It was just that over thousands of years, without a single accident occurring, it seemed a bit strange.

"Of course, I've also interfered. Due to certain reasons, the Stealing Heaven Tripod is immensely complicated. Although the Yunhuang Continent is isolated from the outside, I didn't want its existence to become common knowledge. I've been erasing traces of the tripod over the years," Xia Jie continued.

"I see. May I ask where the Stealing Heaven Tripod originated from?" Yuan Ming realized and asked with curiosity.

"Regarding the Stealing Heaven Tripod, I actually don't know its origin myself. I inadvertently came across it in a 'Wentian Secret Realm' in the Overseas World and have cultivated with it for many years, but unfortunately, I never managed to fully unravel its mysteries," Xia Jie said with a hint of regret as he shook his head.

Yuan Ming did not press further and discussed the capabilities of the Stealing Heaven Tripod with Xia Jie.

He quickly became disappointed; aside from being able to gather Desire Power and Black Incense Possession, Xia Jie hadn't discovered any other abilities of the tripod.

Regarding the collection of Desire Power and the use of Black Incense Possession Divine Power, Xia Jie's understanding was similar to Yuan Ming's own findings, with the exception of a unique use for Black Incense Possession.

Xia Jie claimed that he could use Black Incense Possession in mountains, gales, volcanoes, thunderclouds, and such, to comprehend their True Intent and aid in cultivation.

"Possession in mountains, in the midst of gales? That sounds somewhat inconceivable," Yuan Ming couldn't help but remark.

"As Fellow Daoist Yuan also knows, the principle of Black Incense Possession is to lodge oneself in the Divine Soul of the host object. Mountains, gales, and such, even though inanimate, are not without Divine Souls. They are just extremely subtle and hard to detect," Xia Jie explained.

After reaching the Word Witch Realm, Yuan Ming did indeed faintly sense that the objects around him contained Divine Souls, and he nodded thoughtfully.

"Of course, not any item is suitable for possession. It must be large enough, strong enough in spiritual power, and the contained Divine Soul must reach a certain scale," Xia Jie added.

"Fellow Daoist Xia's insights are novel, giving me a sudden moment of clarity," Yuan Ming thanked and planned to give it a try later on.

"Does Fellow Daoist Yuan wish to try possessing objects? I'm afraid you're not yet capable. Possessing objects has other constraints; it's not enough to just find a suitable host. There are specific requirements for the Stealing Heaven Tripod as well. You must refine at least one hundred restrictions within the tripod before you can do so. The more restrictions you refine in the Stealing Heaven Tripod, the better the effect of Black Incense Possession and collecting Desire Power," Xia Jie elaborated.

"One hundred restrictions? Yuan understands," Yuan Ming said.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, you are exceptionally talented. I believe you will soon refine the Stealing Heaven Tripod and achieve the ability to possess objects," Xia Jie remarked.

"I'll take Fellow Daoist Xia's kind words to heart," Yuan Ming responded.

Just as Xia Jie was about to continue speaking, he suddenly started coughing violently, his cheeks flushing blood red, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Yuan Ming's expression changed. Xia Jie's body was impossible to probe with Divine Sense, and just as he was about to attempt a rescue with casting, Xia Jie raised his hand to stop him.

A while passed before Xia Jie's coughing finally subsided. His face had turned pale as paper, devoid of any color.

"An old ailment... I've made a fool of myself in front of Young Friend Yuan," Xia Jie managed a weak smile.

"Fellow Daoist Xia is too polite. Your body is currently ill; do you know of any way to heal it?" Yuan Ming asked.

"This injury is longstanding and originates from the Divine Soul, not something ordinary methods can cure. There's no need for Yuan to worry," Xia Jie said.

"The Stealing Heaven Tripod came from Fellow Daoist Xia, and I owe you a great favor. If there's anything I can do, please, Fellow Daoist Xia, don't hesitate to ask," Yuan Ming said attentively, with a sincere tone.

"Since Fellow Daoist Yuan has said so, I do have a favor to ask," Xia Jie hesitated for a moment, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Xia, just say it," Yuan Ming said.

"My injury originates from the Divine Soul and requires starting from the Divine Soul. However, the Soul Power at the Word Witch Realm is not enough; one must reach the Life Witch Realm to heal this injury," Xia Jie said.

"Life Witch?" Yuan Ming's eyes widened in surprise.

"The realm after the Word Witch is the Life Witch. When one reaches the Life Witch Realm, one can perceive the essence of the Divine Soul, bring the dead back to life, and even change fate, hence the name Life Witch," Xia Jie explained.

Yuan Ming quickly concentrated and committed everything to memory.

"Is the ranking of Soul Cultivators the same in the Overseas World? I thought it was something concocted by the Wu Yue Sect," he then asked.

"Whether it's Soul Cultivation, Magic Practice, or Body Cultivation, the division of realms all comes from Ancient Times. That Wu Yue God, if I'm not wrong, should also be from the Overseas World," Xia Jie revealed.

Yuan Ming nodded in agreement. He had guessed as much long ago; otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible for the Wu Yue Sect to possess so many Soul Cultivation books.

"Fellow Daoist Xia means to say, you want me to reach the Life Witch Realm to assist you in healing?" Yuan Ming thought for a moment before asking.

"Indeed. When I severed my link with the Stealing Heaven Tripod and bestowed it upon others, part of it was to not let the treasure collect dust, and partly, I harbored the selfish hope of using the Stealing Heaven Tripod to cultivate a Life Witch. However, Soul Cultivation is arduous and demands extremely high talent. Even with the help of the Stealing Heaven Tripod, none of its masters have gone beyond the realms of Illusion Witch or Sleeping Witch. Yuan is the only Word Witch, and it is for this reason I made my appearance and contacted you," Xia Jie sighed.

"I see. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Xia, I will do my utmost to break through to the Life Witch Realm as soon as possible. Only, the Moonlight Technique I practice only goes up to the Word Witch mnemonics, and advancing to the Life Witch Realm will likely be difficult," Yuan Ming disclosed.

"The Moonlight Technique is a secret cultivation method from the Bright Moon Palace, a significant faction among the Overseas Soul Cultivators. I do not possess it either. It's best not to switch cultivation methods for Soul Cultivation, unlike for Magic Practice and Body Cultivation. At your current realm, Fellow Daoist Yuan, I presume you won't stay long in the Yunhuang Continent. You can seek the subsequent methods at the Bright Moon Palace," Xia Jie recommended.

"Bright Moon Palace... Thank you for the guidance, Fellow Daoist Xia," Yuan Ming expressed his gratitude.

"Yuan, you needn't rush your cultivation. I see that although your Soul Cultivation Realm is high, your Soul Power is quite chaotic and mixed with many foreign impurities. Have you absorbed a large number of Residual Souls?" Xia Jie inquired.

"Your insight is astute, Fellow Daoist Xia. I encountered some complications when breaking through to the Word Witch Realm and had no choice but to absorb numerous Residual Souls..." Yuan Ming recounted the details of his breakthrough to the Word Witch Realm, conveniently omitting the part about Dual Cultivation with the Xi Ying Divine Soul.

"No wonder. But there's no need to worry. Let your Divine Soul enter the space of the Jade Lotus Platform. With the help of the white flames there to refine, it won't take long to cleanse the impurities from your Divine Soul," Xia Jie suggested.

"What is that white flame? Is its refining effect really so good?" Yuan Ming questioned.

"That flame is called the Bright Soul Fire, also known as the Bright Soul Heavenly Fire. It is the Holy Fire of the Soul Cultivation path, capable of refining Divine Soul impurities and purifying Soul Power. It will have no trouble refining the impurities in your Divine Soul," Xia Jie said with a light chuckle, as if it were a trifling matter.

Delight flashed in Yuan Ming's eyes; the white flame was so miraculous that it meant he could freely refine and absorb Residual Souls to quickly enhance his Soul Power.

However, he soon remembered the Desire Power collected by the Stealing Heaven Tripod. Given the current scale of the Moon Sect, they were amassing Desire Power quite swiftly. To elevate his Soul Power, he could directly refine Desire Power and had no need to refine any Residual Souls.

"Is there anything else you'd like to ask, Yuan? Feel free," Xia Jie invited.

"Fellow Daoist Xia mentioned the White Jade Lotus Platform space, and I assume you've seen the white Round Orbs condensed from Desire Power there, what are they?" Yuan Ming asked bluntly.

"I'm not sure what exactly they should be called, but for now, let's refer to them as Vow Power Pills. Consuming them can quickly enhance Soul Power; however, Yuan, you mustn't use them to speed up your Divine Soul cultivation," Xia Jie's expression turned serious.

"Why is that?" Yuan Ming asked, perplexed.

"The enhancement of Soul Power is also a process of comprehending the true intent of the Divine Soul. By forcibly advancing with external forces, the Soul Power increases swiftly, but it lacks the understanding of the Divine Soul's metamorphosis, which is akin to spoiling growth. From what I've observed of your Divine Soul, you've probably always used Desire Power to enhance it. It's fine to do so in the Lower Four Realms of Soul Cultivation, but continuing in the Word Witch Realm would really jeopardize your Soul Cultivation future. You may never break through to the Life Witch Realm in this life," Xia Jie solemnly elucidated.

Yuan Ming's heart sank. He was just about to use Vow Power Pills to increase his Soul Power, not realizing the significant risks involved. Had his diligent preaching and the Desire Power collected all been in vain?

Nevertheless, Yuan Ming soon considered that even if he didn't use the pills himself, they could be given to those close to him for their use.

Furthermore, with careful management, the Vow Power Pills could also be sold. Given the pill's astonishing effect on enhancing Soul Power, it would unquestionably be a top-tier treasured pill.

With this thought, Yuan Ming's mood lightened considerably.